BUILD June 2017

50 BUILD / June 2017 , Range of services offered In terms of the services Quest Builders Group Inc. provides, these include construction management, general contracting, pre-construction services. Taking one of these, when it comes to construction management services including site evaluation, it is worth underlining that this includes pre‐construction services, construction services, vendor management, commissioning, close‐out, and sign‐off management. Ann tells us more about this aspect of the firm’s work in her own words. “With millions of square feet of collective experience we are uniquely poised to navigate through today’s construction challenges and make each project a successful one. We take a team approach to every project; making collaborative decisions throughout. This method of delivery is best when the design is ongoing and changes are still being made.” When it comes to general contracting, Quest Builders Group Inc. provides competitive lump sum bidding, a point that Ann tells us more about before revealing to us the firm’s pre- construction and site safety management services. “Pulling from our extensive pool of subcontractors, we possess the ability to get extremely competitive numbers for our clients. These numbers are still vetted by our seasoned estimators. When numbers are presented we are sure to qualify what items are included. We frequently provide add alternates to show other items that may not have been on the drawings but will likely be needed based on our experience. This allows our clients to make informed decisions prior to engagement.” “Also, Quest Builders Group, Inc. can provide an extensive array of pre‐construction services ranging from site selection and feasibility analysis through pre‐purchasing, logistics evaluation estimating and scheduling.” “Concerning site safety management, I would like to underline that no matter what role we play in the process, site safety is always a core focus for us. Certainly, we want everyone to safely return home at the end of the day. We enforce not only OSHA rules as well as standard building rules and regulations, but we maintain our own rigorous requirements that must be adhered to by anyone on one of our sites. Job cleanliness helps promote this concept and it is strictly enforced. We very clearly recognise that we are just a ‘guest in your home.’” Bringing this interview to a close, we do know that Quest Builders Group’s client represent a cross section of leading national corporations, developers, law firms, healthcare providers, technology and media, financial institutions and others. Following on from this, Ann concludes by offering her thoughts on what the ultimate objective of the firm is, and how the firm encourages the staff to develop and thrive. “Our objective in satisfying the needs of our clients, is to deliver a high-quality project on time or ahead of schedule and within their prescribed budget. We welcome the opportunity to bring our knowledge, experience, resources and commitment of quality performance to all our projects. “We are always looking for the industries best and brightest to join our team and take advantage of our non- traditional construction working environment. At Quest, we not only encourage collaboration, but independence and ownership as well as the opportunity to take on more responsibility as we grow. “We are a team of dedicated like- minded individuals that all pull in the same direction to achieve our collective goals, and know how to put down a beer or two while we do it!” Case study - Kennedy School, New York, NY SIZE: 22,000 sf. TYPE: Complete gut renovation. DURATION: 12 months. ARCHITECT: Pelloverton Architecture. SCOPE: • Complete gut renovation of a 2-floor school; • Custom millwork throughout with architectural lighting and; • Space includes new offices, classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, physical and occupational therapy rooms.